How does Medication Reminder work?

In 3 easy steps:

Step 1: Sign Up Online.

Sign-Up Online Sign up for the service. This takes only 5 minutes or so. All we need is your cell phone number or pager ID number.

Step 2: Medication Reminder Online

Once you sign-up, just set up your medication reminders online. Your reminders take effect as soon as you've finished your set up.

You can use our Take a Tour feature to show you how easy it is to add, edit, and update your reminders online.

Step 3: Receive Your Reminders!

This is not even a step! You'll receive your reminders immediately! Just carry your cell phone or pager with you and you'll receive the reminders at the times you set!

How quickly can this service be activated?

Your Medication Reminder service is automatically activated as soon as you successfully Once you add your reminders, you will start receiving them. It's immediate!

Is this service available anywhere in the world?

Your Medication Reminder service is available wherever your cell phone or pager works. Check with your pager service provider for specific service area details and restrictions.

What type of cell phone or pager do I need to have?

We require that you have a cell phone, pager or another wireless device with a paging service or email. One that is able to send alphabetical (email) messages, not just numerical messages. This is because we will be not just reminding you to take your medication, but we'll also be giving you the name of the medication to take. This can be very important if you are taking several medications throughout the day.

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Can I use the same cell phone or pager that I already have?

Yes, if they have text messaging capability. Just enter your cell phone or pager number plus service provider when you sign-up.

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What is my coverage area?

Your coverage area depends up on the range of your cell phone or pager provider. For more information, contact pager service provider.

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How secure is this service?

The Medication Reminder service is very secure. We subscribe to HON (Health on the Net) ethical guidelines, which ensure confidentiality of all health information on the Internet. Under no circumstances, will PersonalMD.com release any of your personal information to any person or company.

We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure that your information can be stored and retrieved securely and safely. Only you can access your account by using the unique User Name & Password set by you. Read our complete Privacy Policy here.

What information do I need to give you?

When you sign up, all we need is your cell phone or pager ID number plus service provider.

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How long will signing up take?

It will take you only 5 minutes or less to sign-up and activate you account.

Who can I call to get support?

We provide online email support for this service. Please send us an email at support@personalmd.com and we'll get back to you shortly.

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What if my reminder schedule changes?

Remember, you and only you manage your Medication Reminder account. If your medication schedule changes, just login to your account, edit (change) you schedules, and then click save. That's it! Your new medication schedule will be in effect!

Do you guarantee that I will receive all messages?

We cannot guarantee that you will receive all messages. This depends on whether you are in your coverage area or not, and whether or not your service is active. Refer to the contract terms of your service provider.

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How do we stand apart from all reminder services out there?

We stand apart in many ways.

• First of all, we don't require you to send us any paper or text-based data on your reminders.
• Our service is totally private - for your eyes only.
• It's also the easiest way to add, edit or update your reminders online.
• And, most of all your medical records and reminder service is integrated for those who have both services. When you add, change or update your medication reminders, that same information is automatically put in your personal medical record.